Travelling from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
Ottawa is six hours behind Rome. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to YOW, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to YOW departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is around 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rome to YOW flight, stay in one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport:
Rome Ciampino Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel near YOW if you have a late flight from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ottawa and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 4,691 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,415. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to YOW if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). August is when most people travel to Ottawa. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in November.
When booking your Rome to YOW plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Rome to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are leading attractions which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 153 kilometres east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, your itinerary will be busy.
Laval is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without experiencing Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.